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Ran Shimizu-ya, a one-story Kyoto townhouse, 6 minutes walk from Shimizu Gojo Station, within walking distance of Shimizu Temple, Gion, Kenrin Temple, and Miyagawa Town
This is a renovated Kyomachi house near Gojo-zaka. A 100-year-old Kyomachi house has been transformed into a guest house where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the good old days. It is a luxurious natural material renovation that uses diatomaceous earth with deodorizing and humidity regulating effects, and unpolluted materials such as hinoki cypress and cedar, with attention to detail in the finish. The whole ceiling is covered with cypress, and the pillars, frames, and baseboards are also made of cypress, creating a space filled with the comfort of real natural materials and the scent of cypress. It is located in the Kiyomizu-dera Temple area, about 6 minutes on foot from Exit 4 of Kiyomizu-Gojō Station on the Keihan Line, near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto's most famous tourist destinations. Tourist attractions such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Ken-in Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Rokubara Hachimangu Shrine, Miyagawa-cho, and Gion are within walking distance.

Kyoto Seifu-an is a stylish and traditional Kyomachi-style inn that is clean and has modern facilities
Kyoto Seifuan is a private inn in a traditional Kyoto townhouse, located a short distance from the Shirakawa riverbank in Higashiyama Sanjo. Also, the alley in front is very quiet, with almost no traffic, so you can spend plenty of time relaxing. Kyoto Seifuan is a 4-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Line, with easy access to transportation and shopping, and you can also walk to nearby temples, Heian Jingu, Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, and Gion. It is a private space for rent, but in case of emergency, you can contact the staff 24 hours a day by mobile phone and email, so you can rest assured. We will accommodate your request before your stay, check-in, and luggage storage after check-out as much as possible.

京町家コテージkarigane
Built in the early Showa era and long used as a tea ceremony classroom, the townhouse has been reborn as a private rental inn, "Kyomachiya Cottage karigane". It is a 1-minute walk to the hot springs and Daikokuji Temple, which has deep ties to tea. Shino, with its unique cafes, coffee roasters, delicious Japanese confectionery stores, bakeries, and soba shops. Please use the carefully restored Kyomachiya as your base for sightseeing in northern Kyoto, where time flows slowly, with a focus on natural materials and traditional craftsmanship by Miyadai Koge and Saigo craftsmen.

BEST GION LOCATION, LUXURY, QUIET VACATION RENTAL
Thank you for considering renting for your vacation our fully renovated traditional Kyoto Machiya. A few minutes from Gion Corner, in Kyoto's most popular area, our 90m2 Japanese townhouse has undergone extensive refurbishment by award-winning architects to combine absolute comfort, luxury, safety and tradition.We are FULLY LICENSED to operate as a short-term vacation rental, please book with confidence knowing that our house has passed the rigorous safety and comfort tests of the city of Kyoto.

Artist's house in Kyoto with a big cypress bath
I am an Artist / Photographer born in Kyoto I started hosting because I love meeting people from all over the world and making new friends. This place used to be one big guesthouse, but during Covid19, I have stopped running the guesthouse and I moved in with my wife and 2 kids. Still I didn't want to give up so I left the good parts. Private cypress bath and renovated rooms and made another entrance for the Guests. So now it is 2 separate house Please check the house rules before you book.

kyoto villa soso (Near Kyoto station)
《May 2019 TV can be watched.》 It is located 15 minutes on foot from Kyoto station. It will be lent to a Kyoto townhouse style building. I put the finest furniture and the finest bed. You can also use wifi. The bath is about the size of two adults and uses Japanese cypress. It will be a very beautiful room just opened in January. Please try and stay at once. The location of the hotel is in a place where you can walk to downtown area of Kyoto and famous temples. It is a very convenient place.

(Near Gion)Machiya inside a temple, stay with Zen.
The beautifully refurnished 100-year machiya enjoys all the charm of traditional and modern Japan spirit: tatami, sliding wooden doors with wa-shi partition, private garden, along with selected luxurious modern comfort. Located inside the tranquil area of Chomyo temple while only 5 mins' walk from subway/Keihan Sanjo sta., we promise you a fully immersive Kyoto experience. Also convenient to walk to Gion and Heian Shrine. Supermarkets and amazing restaurants in neighborhood at your service.

Double bed/24m²/10minute Yasaka/ Double door lock
An apartment-style hotel located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, with extremely convenient transportation and adjacent to multiple Kyoto attractions. Each room is equipped with exclusive appliances such as a washing machine, kitchen, microwave, etc., allowing you to enjoy more convenience during your journey. The double-layer door lock design ensures safety, while the hotel is located in a bustling yet quiet area, providing a tranquil environment for your rest.

"Kyoto's Oyasuji" is a private townhouse 5 minutes on foot from Keihan Shimizu Gojo Station.
Our inn was apparently built in the early Showa period. We have renovated the bathroom and kitchen areas to make your stay more comfortable while still retaining the charm of the townhouse, such as the low ceilings and narrow, steep stairs. Why not try experiencing a bit of Kyoto life? Please note that we will charge a local accommodation tax (200 yen per person per night) in addition to the accommodation fee. The price is scheduled to increase from March 2026.

Kyomachiya Icchobu Rental Accommodation
A renovated inn with the charm of an old-fashioned Kyomachi house. In a Kyomachi house with over 110 years of history, we have equipped it with modern and convenient facilities. The garden, which changes its appearance with the seasons, is very attractive, and you can enjoy the view of the garden from the living room as well as from the bathroom window.
Cozy and tranquil two-story Japanese apartment
Teramachi Stay is a quiet and relaxing Japanese style apartment in central Kyoto. It is located down a picturesque alley off Teramachi street, popular for its traditional Japanese shops and restaurants. Your host was born and raised in Kyoto, speaks English and is happy to advise guests on which of Kyoto's many attractions would be best to visit.

B:Kyoto MACHIYA with garden woodbath Barrier free
Just 6 minutes by walk from subway Imadegawa station. You can stay like you live in Kyoto. We have wooden bath with small garden view. There are wooden deck besides living space, you will have relaxing time at the wooden deck with Japanese traditional style garden "Karesansui "garden view. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Popular amenities for vacation rentals near Heian Shrine
Condo rentals with wifi

D3 Kyoto Shijokawaramachi reopened in January 2023. The location is great, there is a small table with high-speed internet. It's also good for traveling with DD3.

2F・Best location in the city

House Nozomi ROOM 101

Japanese-style bedroom with a courtyard. Kyoto Station ~ Kintetsu Train 11 minutes. [Private Railway 2 Lines] Clean and safe downtown accommodation near the station. Convenience store 1 minute walk. Townhouse Cafe

King Size Bed/Near Nijo Castle/With Kitchen/Wifi

B2 Kyoto Shijō Kawaramachi Great Price Comfortable 3-person room with a good bed, balcony, kitchen, small table, and high-speed internet for both travel and work.

E1 Kyoto Shijō Kawaramachi, great location, 128m2 3 + 1 room, can accommodate 4 ~ 10 people, with elevator, dining table can seat 10 people for happy dining and gathering

Sleeps up to 10! Gion Shijo Station is a 1-minute walk. It is in a good location overlooking Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in, and Minamiza from the window. Pets are allowed!
Family-friendly house rentals

A unique house to comfortably+Free-bikes!

Amazinghouse,quiet house for long holidays is BEST

Conveniently located Machiya

(Kyoto · Higashiyama) Heian Jingu can be seen ~ Gion Festival Train 10 minutes · Station 5 minutes on foot Heian

Japanese traditional house excellent location.

Tabitabi Higashiyama | Semi-Open Shigaraki Bath

Great location Kamo River/train/bus, free Netflix

A Kyoto-style inn standing on the Takasegawa river [Hitokoe Takasean] HITOKOE
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

1-minute walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace [K-style Gosho Nishi] Standard Twin Room

SALES~Near Kyoto Station/Suitable for long stay

~Clean & Modern Studio ~ 8min to Nijo sta. ~ WIFI

Sakura River Inn 1 (most reviewed in Kyoto)

1min Station/private Kitchen, Bathroom, Washer/3F

Spacious room up to 6. Near subway, top sights

Kamo Riverside Terrace Kyoto Gion 京都鴨川 祇園 桜-Flat B

[EIK-A] Suite Room for 2 Guests Near Kyoto Station
Other great vacation rentals near Heian Shrine

JIN - Cozy Spacious Machiya+UniqueGarden+FreeWIFI

“Tsubara”-calm traditional Kyoto Machiya house

White Machiya near Kiyomizu-dera

K's Villa Kamogawa - Excellent River View

Shirakawa Seiryu-an is close to many attractions.

Traditional Japanese House near Heian Shrine

【kyokoi-okasaki】 Heian Shrine and Subway 5mintes

Kyoto Imperial Garden, Shijō Walking Area | A reinterpretation of a Kyoto Machiya | Luxurious 112 ㎡ | All-you-can-drink Nespresso | Professional kitchen
Destinations to explore
- Namba Sta.
- Kyōto Station
- Shin-Osaka Sta.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Bentencho Sta.
- Nishiki Market Shopping District
- Umeda Sta.
- Tennoji Sta.
- Nishi-kujō Station
- Universal City Station
- Kobe-sannomiya Station
- Suzuka Circuit
- Temma Station
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Sannomiya Station
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Station City
- Higashiyama Station
- JR Namba Station
- Tsuruhashi Sta.
- Nara Park
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
- Noda Station
- Sakurajima Station